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Are Wearable Devices the Next Big Thing

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Savita Thakran

 

Are Wearable Devices the next Big thing

Wearable technology has surpassed smartphones as the fastest growing technological innovation. A survey conducted by Forrester’s Consumer Technographics stated that “14% of US online youth (ages 12 to 17) use a wearable device – the most popular being a Fitbit, followed by Apple Watch”

 

Wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness bands have gained worldwide popularity. Their demand is rising with each passing day and tech-enterprises are striving to establish themselves firmly in this space.

 

Developing a wear app is a challenge due to the design limitations of small screens featured by wearable devices. Designing an app for a wearable device depends on many factors including sensors, body movements, and desired functionalities. Widespread adoption of wear apps depends on them being simple but effective at meeting customer expectations. For instance, Uber watch app and Just Eat app are successful because their UX design is simple yet powerful.  

 

Why Smart Devices are Popular

 

Smart wearable devices are in demand due to the following reasons -  

 

  1. Notifications: Handling smartphones can be strenuous when done repeatedly. It is more convenient to receive notifications about scheduled meetings, appointments, and other important events on smartwatches

  2. Better Fitness Tracking: Hectic schedules can make keeping up with fitness goals a difficult task. Smart wrist bands or fitness bands keep track of users’ heartbeats and their step counts to enable them to accomplish their fitness goals easily

  3. Answering Calls:  It becomes difficult to attend calls while driving or on the move. Smartwatches allow you to attend or decline a call, making it easier for people with busy schedules to stay connected on-the-go

 

Wearable technology first entered the health and fitness domain and gradually showed its potential in other domains too. Here are some reasons why wearable technology is considered the next big thing:

 

  • Media, entertainment and communication sectors have a huge scope to progress through this technology. Wearable technology can make 7D movies more impactful with tactile features

  • Consumers want their workplaces to be integrated with wearable technologies for improving productivity and efficiency at work. Wearable devices also have the ability to process payments faster

  • The proliferation of industrial IoT applications has increased the demand for wearable devices in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing companies are procuring wearable technology with diverse sensors to monitor production and manufacturing processes  

 

Oodles services in Wearable Technologies

 

At Oodles Technologies, our wear app experts develop Android and Apple apps that perform versatile tasks without straining device memory and power.

 

Apple Watch App Development

Our developers use the binary action concept and iOS technologies to develop interactive and innovative apple watch apps. We develop essential features and design interfaces to enable users to receive and respond to notifications conveniently. Our Apple Watch App Development services include:

 

  • Apple Watch Custom App Development

  • Apple Watch Utility Apps Development

  • Apple Watch E-commerce Apps

  • Apple Watch Web-based Apps

  • Health and Fitness Apps

 

Android Wear App Development

Our Android team is skilled at developing intuitive apps for Android Wear devices with detailed user research. Our Android app development services include:

 

  • Android Wear App Development for IoT Devices

  • Android Wear Utility Apps Development

  • Android Smart Watch App Development

  • Migrating Existing Apps to Wearables

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